We saw this German company's grill at a trade show in Frankfurt earlier this year and were really impressed by the striking and functional LotusGrill. It's a fantastic and beautiful portable grill with a lot of unique extra safety features. The Lotus Grill uses an internal charcoal chamber (natural charcoal is best), gel flame (Swiss fire gel for fondue) and a battery power fan acting like bellows to bring the grill up to cooking temperature very quickly. We love the portability of the grill and all the safety features of the Lotusgrill, including the fact that you can move it while it's lit. The variable fan control adjusts the battery powered fan lets you control the airflow and therefore temperature of the grill. The LotusGrill grill is the winner of a number of awards, including the prestigious Red Dot design award and the Design Plus award and is popular in Europe and Australia - now available in the US.

Smokeless charcoal grill

Double wall allows outside of grill to stay cool and be moved

Great for all grilling, but especially for camping, tailgating, boating and other portable uses

Outer bowl made of powder-coated steel

Grill and inner bowl are stainless steel and dishwasher safe

Battery power fan helps with speed - coals are useable in 4-5 minutes

The latches on the side of outer bowl combine the grill grid, charcoal container and inner bowl to a closed and safe unit

Inner mesh charcoal container keeps charcoal contained even if the grill is knocked over

Grease can't drip onto the coals and burn

Includes matching color carrying case

"Smokeless" design (not fully smokeless, but much less)

Comes in a variety of colors

The Germany-based mother company Lotus has been housewares, kitchen and barbecue products for 4 decades - the Lotus Grill is in 25 countries - and growing.